Houston power outages: CenterPoint releases outage map; 1.2 million still without power after Beryl | Houston Public Media (2024)

Houston power outages: CenterPoint releases outage map; 1.2 million still without power after Beryl | Houston Public Media (1)

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More than 1.2 million CenterPoint Energy customers were still out of power as of Wednesday, two days after Hurricane Beryl knocked out power for more than 2.2 million.

The company has so far restored power to 1 million customers, but progress was slow-moving during the day. About 6 a.m. Wednesday, CenterPoint had 1.37 million without power in the Houston region according to its tracker. As of 5:30 p.m., that number was 1.24 million, meaning only about 130,000 gained power back during the day.

CenterPoint published a map late Tuesday that provides a status of energy restoration efforts in Houston. The map indicates areas that currently have energy, areas where assessment is in progress and areas where circuits are assigned for repair. Wednesday, the map display indicated streets in downtown Houston, West University Place and other central Houston neighborhoods that have been restored.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he expects the utility to follow through on its promise to restore electricity to frustrated customers.

“We are all sharing the frustration of Houstonians in our region for lack of power,” Whitmire said.

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However, the veracity of the map has been questioned by customers on social media. The map also does not have any timeline on when outages would be restored. Company officials say they’re still completing a damage assessment and cannot provide details about a timeline.

The company has come under intense criticism for its handling of the outages and communication with customers. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, when asked if the company was ready, said he’s asked for details about CenterPoint’s preps.

"CenterPoint will have to answer for themselves if they were prepared and positioned. The state was positioned and prepared. I'll tell you whether I'm satisfied or not when I have a full report," Patrick said on Tuesday.

Outages addressed so far were related to the company’s distribution system, designed to lock out in order to prevent further damage, according to CenterPoint.

Citing technical challenges and an increase in webpage traffic, CenterPoint removed its original outage tracker map from the company’s website in May, after a deadly derecho left nearly 1 million customers without power. Some Houstonians decided to get crafty this week after a social media user noted the Whataburger app could serve as a de facto power outage map, since it shows which fast-food locations are open and which are closed in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.

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In a press release, CenterPoint said the company’s overall system largely operated as intended despite Beryl “directly impacting a majority of the company’s 5,000-square-mile system, resulting in downed trees, branches and other debris affecting its distribution poles and wires.”

CenterPoint is assessing damage in southeast and northwest Houston, according to the outage map.

“We have made solid progress and exceeded the number of customer restorations following Hurricane Ike, but we have a lot of important work ahead, especially in the hardest-hit areas where the work will be more complex and time-consuming,” Lynnae Wilson, Senior Vice President of Electric Business said in a statement.

“We know we have a lot of customers counting on us to do our jobs as safely and quickly as possible, and that will continue to be our highest priority,” Wilson said.

Before the storm, CenterPoint had fewer than 5,000 workers on standby. Critics say the company didn't pre-position enough out-of-town crews before the storm made landfall early Monday. After the storm passed, company spokesperson Alyssia Oshodi said, CenterPoint more than doubled its field crews to nearly 12,000 workers.

“Based on the projections that we were getting, we believe that we were staffing appropriately ... and requested additional resources to join us in those efforts. What then happened as often does with weather – it’s unpredictable – is that we had a more significant impact than what was projected for our area,” Oshodi said.

Customers sweat it out

With temperatures projected to climb into the low 90s, many Fort Bend residents entered their third day without power.

At the BlendIn Coffee Club in Sugar Land, customers packed the building for a chance at WiFi and air conditioning. Many worked from laptops or scrolled on their phones in an area where cell service flickered in and out.

Katrina Bolman came to the coffee shop with her fiance, after scrolling Instagram and seeing that the store was open.

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"(We're) just trying to find a place to get some work done and get out of the heat," she said.

Aaron Atkinson is the shop's general manager and said it's their first day open since the hurricane. Atkinson has worked for the company since 2017 and he's been through other storms.

"This is actually the longest we've been without power," he said. "Previous to this, we've been able to keep power kind of during the other storms."

Thousands across the county still don't have power.

The Silent Killer

The storm has brought about another emergency that the Houston Fire Department is warning residents about: carbon monoxide poisoning.

Often called “the silent killer”, Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena said they have seen an increase in their call volume because of it.

"We’re over three times our normal call volume. We’ve seen over 200 carbon monoxide poisoning calls in the last 24 hours,” Pena said. “It’s critically important that if we’re going to use these generators, that we use them the right way, use them outside of your home."

Chief Pena says the calls also include people running their cars to charge their devices in their garages with the doors closed.

“If you have symptoms like nausea, dizziness, fatigue, if you feel faint, those could be symptoms of carbon monoxide, they can also be symptoms of dehydration.”

“More and more severe”

Energy consultant Doug Lewin says regional planners need to take the risk of future hurricanes more seriously.

“I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but of course, these hurricanes are going to become more severe in the future. The data is very clear on that. Climate change is going to make these storms more and more severe going forward,” he said.

Experts say CenterPoint needs to install more resilient distribution poles – but the process has been expensive and controversial. University of Houston Energy Fellow Ed Hirs points to community backlash last year, when the utility installed weather-hardened poles in a West Houston neighborhood. Residents complained about blocked sidewalks and argued the poles were eyesores.

My god, the furor was astonishing. You know these are the big, storm-hardened poles that are supposed to take hurricane-force winds,” Hirs said.

With extreme weather becoming more common, the historic outages and lack of planning for this Category 1 storm raise concerns about the region's preparedness for stronger storms in the future.

Natalie Weber, Matthew Thomas, Dominic Anthony Walsh and Ariel Worthy contributed to this report.

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FAQs

Why does Texas keep having power outages? ›

That's because the massive network of equipment that moves electricity across the state and then to individual Texas homes and businesses is unprepared for the severe weather expected in years ahead, experts say. Making it more resilient will require utilities to invest money to strengthen the system over time.

How to check status of power outage near Houston, TX? ›

You can report a power outage or check the status of a previously reported power outage via our online reporting tool. You can also call us at 888.313. 4747. If you have signed up for My Oncor Alerts, text OUT to 66267 (ONCOR).

What is nested outage? ›

If the status of your outage changes to complete, but your power is still out - please report your outage again to let us know. We refer to this as a "nested" outage and it occurs when there is additional damage to your circuit that was not identified or fixed by the repairs.

How do I report a power outage to Centerpoint Houston? ›

Report an Outage

Stay at least 35 feet away and call 713-207-2222.

Which US state has the most power outages? ›

With the most annual power outages, Maine is surely left in the dark. The Pine Tree State tops the list with an average of 4.35 power outages every year, a stark increase above the national average of 1.62 per year.

Why couldn t Texas get power from other states? ›

Texas is the lone state in the contiguous United States with its own power grid. Embracing the go-it-alone spirit of the Lone Star flag, Texas power companies chose to keep their operations within the state's borders largely to avoid federal regulation.

How long will food last in a fridge without power? ›

As the USDA notes in Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers after 4 hours without power.

How do you check if the power is off? ›

Use a receptacle voltage tester by plugging the device into the outlet. The lights on the device will come on to indicate the presence of a live electrical current. Test an electrical outlet with a non-contact voltage tester by holding the tester about an inch away from the short slot on the outlet.

How do I check if the power is out in my area? ›

Please call us at 1-800-611-1911 so we can assist you. If you received a notification from us about an outage in your area, enter your Outage Number above. You can find it on your notification. With a bit more information, we can help you retrieve more accurate outage data for your location.

What is a nested problem? ›

Nesting problems are two-dimensional cutting and packing problems involving irregular shapes.

What is nested browsing? ›

A nested browsing context can have a seamless browsing context flag set, if it is embedded through an iframe element with a seamless attribute. A nested browsing context can in some cases be taken out of its parent browsing context (e.g. if an iframe element is removed from its Document ).

What is a nested condition? ›

A nested condition is one that occurs within a C/C++ signal handler, PL/I ON-unit, or user-written condition handler invoked to handle a condition.

Does CenterPoint provide electricity in Houston? ›

CenterPoint Energy provides services to over 7 million customers in six states, including Texas. Although they only provide gas services for some states, in Texas, CenterPoint offers natural gas and electric distribution in the Greater Houston area.

What to do in a power outage Texas? ›

Power outage tips
  1. Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed. This will help maintain its temperature and keep your food preserved as long as possible.
  2. Be safe when heating your home. Make sure to place generators at least 20 ft. ...
  3. Disconnect electronic appliances.

Who to call when power is out Texas? ›

Who Do I Call for a Power Outage in Texas?
Utility (TDSP)Report OutageWebsite
CenterPoint Energy1-800-332-7143Outage Tracker
ONCOR Electric Delivery Company1-888-313-4747Outage Tracker
Texas-New Mexico Power1-888-866-7456Outage Tracker
AEP Texas1-877-373-4858Outage Tracker
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Why does the Texas power grid keep failing? ›

ERCOT's order eventually exposed a devastating loophole: Natural gas production relies on electricity, and electricity relies on natural gas production. Subsequently, the faulty measures have made Texas vulnerable not only to cold weather but also to hot conditions. Texas energy mix, 2021.

Why has electricity gone up so much in Texas? ›

Texas' deregulated energy market contributes to the state's volatile electricity prices, according to Ed Hirs, energy fellow at the University of Houston.

Why does Texas have so much power? ›

Texas has 32 petroleum refineries (the most of any state), which can process more than 5.9 million barrels of crude oil per day (32 percent of U.S. refining capacity). Texas produces about 26 percent of all U.S. wind-powered electricity generation, the most of any state.

What are rolling blackouts in Texas? ›

Rolling blackouts: In extreme instances when there is too much energy demand and not enough supply, ERCOT will shut off power for a set amount of time in certain locations of Texas. These rolling blackouts typically last a few hours at most and are meant to lower strain on the power grid.

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